Hailing from Fontana, CA Chauncy “Hit-Boy” Hollis Jr. got started making beats in his bedroom and posting them on Myspace. Producer Polo Da Don found Hit on the platform and reached out immediately. Within weeks they were working together, and placing tracks with artists like J.Lo and Lil Wayne. Eventually his beat CD would catch the attention of Kanye West and Hit would be pulled into the GOOD Music cipher where he would mint his position with the indelible smash, “N***** In Paris.” In the next years he would go on to make more classics for Ye and Jay, as well as ASAP Rocky, Drake and Beyonce. However, a decision to bounce from Hawaii during the Cruel Summer sessions to work with Beyonce would alienate his mentor, Kanye, and derail his momentum. But Hit-Boy was undaunted and went back to basics, honing his craft and quietly placing tracks until his Travis Scott and Drake collab, “Sicko Mode”, would drop in 2018 and announce his second coming. In the subsequent 3 years he’s won Grammy’s and made unforgettable bodies of work with Nipsey Hustle, Nas and Big Sean.
Zane Lowe sits down with Roddy Ricch at the Petersen Automotive Museum, a fitting backdrop to breakdown his latest album, ‘LIVE LIFE FAST.’ The pair first discuss the inspirations behind Roddy Ricch’s biggest hits like “The Box” and “Die Young,” and Roddy explains that he is deeply inspired by Kanye West’s mentality and his definitions of home and work. The “Kanye mentality,” contributions from collaborators, and backdrops like Paris, Aspen and Hawaii are the pillars that shaped ‘LIVE LIFE FAST.’ Roddy Ricch also pays his respects to Virgil Abloh who he describes as an innovator, and explains that fashion and travel are important elements to his artistry. Listen to Roddy Ricch on Apple Music: https://apple.co/RoddyRicchYT
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It’s gonna be exciting. From Adam McKay, director of ‘The Big Short’ and ‘Vice’ comes a story about the rise of basketball Hall Of Famer Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) and the lengths one man (John C. Reilly) will go in pursuit of securing a basketball dynasty.
“Wait Hole Up” 1takejay interviews after his high energy performance at the Los Angeles leg of Rolling Loud 2021. Didn’t take long after before subs were begging for Rolling Loud’s channel to post the performance! Until then Watch this and Enjoy!
Justina Valentine stopped by Power 106 for the latest installment of Carisma’s “Checc’d In” to talk Wild’n Out, Nick Cannon’s upcoming “She Ball” film, Carisma’s upcoming single featuring her, Lil Kim, Azjah, and more. Watch the interview above.
Saweetie stopped by Power 106 to talk music, success, her love for food and more. Check out the interview with Bryhana and DJ Carisma above.
